Company Overview: Dawson Geophysical

Founded in 1952, Dawson Geophysical Company acquires and processes 3-D seismic data used in analyzing subsurface geologic conditions for the potential of oil and natural gas accumulation. Dawson's clients - major and intermediate-sized oil and gas companies and independent oil operators - retain exclusive rights to the information obtained. The Company operates land-based acquisition crews primarily in the western United States. Data processing is performed by geophysicists at Dawson's computer center in Midland, Texas.

Quick Facts

Line of Business: Seismic and geologic analysis
Ownership: Public
Stock Exchang: NASDAQ
Stock Ticker: DWSN